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Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
locationBlackburn
remoteOn-Site
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks
Full time

Avondale Primary School
Durham Road
Darwen
BB3 1NN

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Grade/Salary: Grade C, SCP 3
Contract Type: Fixed Term, Term Time, End Date: 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 32 hours
Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026
Required from: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

The Governing Body of Avondale Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our friendly, successful school. The successful candidate will be self-assured, driven and a team player who has the ability to maintain our high standards; have a firm belief in the potential of all children and who will make a positive impact on the outcomes for the children at Avondale Primary School.

The role initially will be to work in Key Stage 1, though the ability to work across the whole of the primary phase would be required.

The ideal Teaching Assistant for this role must:

  • Promote the positive ethos and culture of the School to other staff, governors, parents, children and members of the wider community.
  • Have experience and confidence to work with children with Special Educational Needs including Autism and challenging behaviour.
  • Contribute to and actively support the overall ethos/work/aims of the School.
  • Comply with, support and promote all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to child protection, equal opportunities, racial equality, health, safety and security, confidentiality, behaviour and data protection.
  • Should have a demonstrable record of commitment to ongoing professional development.

Our children are looking for a high committed practitioner who will:

  • Keep them safe
  • Take care of our children
  • Be friendly and fun
  • Help make our families happy
  • Listen to the children’s ideas
  • Listen to the teachers’ ideas
  • Be a caring and sharing person
  • Help the children take turns with the toys
  • Be good at organising

Our Governors are looking for a person who:

  • Is motivated and passionate about children and their learning and puts children at the centre of every decision
  • Is caring, compassionate and shows empathy towards children with significant needs
  • Has high standards and a commitment to ensuring all pupils achieve to their full potential
  • Has a clear vision for raising standards and motivating others to achieve the school’s aims
  • Is an outstanding and inspirational teaching assistant who works creatively and leads by example
  • Has significant knowledge of the National Curriculum and Early Years framework and statutory assessments
  • Is able to work with a rigorous assessment system and use data meaningfully to enhance pupil progress
  • Work well as part of a team with a positive attitude to innovation and change, is resilient and enjoys new challenges
  • Has a commitment to equal opportunities and broadening children’s experiences
  • Has a good sense of humour

We can offer:

  • A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all children
  • An opportunity to work with enthusiastic and motivated children
  • A shared ethos of moving the school forward
  • Great, well resourced, learning environments
  • A bespoke package of Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our school office on 01254 703449 to book a visit.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the Headteacher via the above address, or via office@avondale.blackburn.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday, 2nd November at 9am
Short Listing: Week commencing 2nd November
Interviews: 9th November

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check, via the DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.